Chief Executive Officer

Indigenous professionals; Inuvik; On-site; CAD 176,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Gwich’in Tribal Council in Inuvik, Northwest Territories is seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic, political, and administrative leadership across Government Affairs, Implementation, Communications, and Lands & Resources.

Based in Inuvik with a regular presence in the GTC office, the CEO will support governance, strengthen alignment, and advance treaty rights, self-government, and Nation-building priorities while engaging with governments and external partners.

Job description

The Gwich’in Tribal Council is seeking an experienced and politically astute Chief Executive Officer to provide steady strategic, political, and administrative leadership at an important point in the organization’s work. With responsibility for Government Affairs, Implementation, Communications, and Lands & Resources, the CEO will support effective governance, strengthen alignment, and represent GTC’s interests in relationships with governments and external partners. This is an opportunity for a credible and relationship-focused leader to help translate strategic and policy direction into coordinated action while advancing treaty rights, self-government, and Nation-building priorities for the Gwich’in.

Key Details

• Location: Inuvik, Northwest Territories
• Work Arrangement: Based in Inuvik, with a regular presence in the GTC office
• Position Type: Full-time, permanent
• Reports To: Grand Chief
• Accountable To: Board of Directors
• Leadership Level: GTC Leadership Team
• Portfolio: Government Affairs, Implementation, Communications, and Lands & Resources
• Travel: Travel to Gwich’in communities and other locations as required
• Compensation: $176,000 - $242,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package